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We’re flattered that Chambers and Partners quoted one of our clients as saying, “One of my top, if not the top, trial firm in the country.” But civil litigation is only the beginning. Whatever complex problem confronts you, chances are we have the expertise and experience to help.

Diversity

Starnes Davis Florie is firmly committed to the values of diversity and equality. We believe our firm is strengthened by the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and voices represented by our attorneys and staff.

Careers

Starnes Davis Florie is more than just one of the nation’s leading civil litigation firms. It’s also a great place to work. In fact, we were named one of Birmingham’s Best Places to Work by the Birmingham Business Journal, in recognition of our culture of employee engagement, retention, and loyalty.

Jordan W Gerheim

Jordan is a partner in the Mobile office of Starnes Davis Florie LLP. Jordan’s practice is primarily devoted to civil defense litigation throughout Alabama and Florida. He represents national, regional, as well as local and individual clients, specializing in several areas of the law, including first and third party property, construction, insurance, bad faith, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and commercial litigation. Jordan also serves as general counsel to numerous regional and small businesses along the Gulf Coast.

Professional Recognition

Member of the Defense Research Institute: Steering Committee of Young Lawyer Division

Member of Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

Member of the American Bar Association

Member of the Alabama Bar Association

Member of the Florida Bar Association.

Member of Mobile County Bar Associations: Former Executive Committee Appointee.

AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings.

Community Involvement

Jordan is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Mobile and devotes much of his time away from work serving on the Board of Directors for Fuse Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the spark for innovation, funding and implementation of projects benefiting children along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Fuse Project invests in initiatives promoting the health, fitness, education and social responsibility of children.

Jordan currently serves as President of the University of Georgia’s Alumni Association for the Mobile and surrounding areas.

Senior Bowl Committee

Highlights

Obtained a favorable ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court on behalf of their clients, a national little league baseball program and its local director, after a spectator was hit by a baseball and sustained a serious brain injury/bleed.

Obtained a defense verdict for an employer in workers’ compensation case, in Monroe County, Alabama. The claimant employee alleged he was permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries to his arms, shoulders, neck and back suffered on the job.

Obtained summary judgment for a bar/restaurant/nightclub owner all claims – including claims of Liquor Liability/Dram Shop Act and Wrongful Death – stemming from a shooting at the nightclub. After approximately four years of litigation, extensive briefing by the parties, and lengthy oral arguments, the Jefferson County Circuit Court held, among other things, that the plaintiff did not present sufficient evidence to establish a genuine issue of material fact and dismissed all claims as a matter of law.

Obtained a favorable opinion from the Supreme Court of Alabama reversing and remanding a trial court’s denial of a client’s request to compel arbitration of claims filed against his business in Baldwin County, Alabama.

Successfully obtained order denying class certification attempt against popular community association and major tourist development in Northwest Florida. The Association was alleged to be responsible for class allegations relating to violations of the Florida Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Obtained a complete summary judgment and dismissal for a national insurance provider in a suit brought under Alabama’s Direct Action Statute involving novel issues and arguments under Alabama law. The judgment and dismissal were subsequently affirmed on appeal by the Alabama Supreme Court.

Obtained defense verdict in favor of construction company and its principal owners in case pending in Mobile County, Alabama, arising out of allegations of negligence and breach of express and implied warranties. The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the jury’s verdict and dismissal on appeal.

Obtained complete dismissal of national beverage manufacturer in a federal court personal injury and product liability action arising out of claims of injuries sustained as a result of defective product.

Obtained summary judgment and complete dismissal of restaurant and catering company in Mobile County on claims based on premises liability and brought pursuant to Alabama’s Dram Shop Act (liquor liability).

Obtained complete dismissal of personal injury lawsuit against regional grocery store chain in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. The District Court further awarded costs to be paid to the grocery store chain by the plaintiff.

Successfully represented and defended a local politician after challenges to his eligibility and eventual election were made by opposing candidate under the Fair Campaign Practices Act. A complete dismissal of the challenges and a confirmation of the election results were obtained from the Circuit Court of Mobile, Alabama.

Obtained summary judgment and complete dismissal for condominium association in a case filed in Baldwin County, Alabama, brought under Alabama’s Uniform Condominium Act.

Obtained complete dismissal of a personal injury action filed against a national grocery store chain filed in the Circuit Court of Coffee County (Elba), Alabama, on claims for negligence and wantonness related to a slip and fall incident.

Successfully defended and obtained injunctive relief for Georgia car dealership against opposition’s attempt to take possession and ownership of vehicle and property under Alabama’s Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act.* Obtained summary judgment on behalf of Baldwin County, Alabama, condominium and its association from claims for negligence and wantonness arising out of an invitee’s slip and fall on the premises.

Successfully defended driver before a jury in Baldwin County, Alabama, against allegations of negligence and wantonness arising out of a motor vehicle accident.

Successfully represented bar and restaurant in suit brought in Jefferson County, Alabama, arising out of claims alleged against it under Alabama’s Dram Shop Act.

Successfully defended and obtained injunctive relief for national rental company against opposition’s attempt to take possession and ownership of vehicles and property under Alabama’s Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national grocery store chain in case brought in Santa Rosa County, Florida, stemming from claims for negligence and wantonness arising out of a slip and fall incident in the store.

Obtained complete dismissal on behalf of an automobile dealership and finance company in a personal injury action brought in Mobile County based on claims of negligence, negligent entrustment, and wantonness.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of plumbing company in Mobile County for claims of negligence, wantonness, and fraud.

Fun Facts

In 2015, Jordan was selected by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) as one of twelve young lawyers from around the country to be sworn in, in person, as a new member of the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. The swearing-in ceremony took place before all nine (9) justices, with Chief Justice Roberts granting the motion for Jordan’s membership.

Jordan does his best never to turn down the opportunity to travel or see a good concert. His favorite band, Pearl Jam, still likes to tour too! So, if he can see them in a city he has never been, he can enjoy both passions at the same time. Jordan is set to see his 20th and 21st shows this Summer.

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performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.